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147 PAIL Mini Series | The Loneliness of Loss & What to Say (and What Not to Say)
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In this second solo episode of the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month Mini Series, we explore two central themes:
- the loneliness that follows pregnancy and infant loss, and
- how language can either heal or hurt when we try to support someone through it.
So many grieving parents describe the silence that follows their loss: friends who disappear, family members who don’t know what to say, and the painful invisibility that comes when a baby’s short life isn’t acknowledged. This episode offers both comfort and clarity — for those who are grieving and those who wish to support them.
🕊️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode
- Why pregnancy and infant loss often feels especially isolating
- How grief can become invisible — and why validation matters
- Ways to stay connected through compassionate presence
- What to say (and not to say) to a grieving parent
- How language can bridge or deepen the loneliness of grief
- Reflections for both grievers and supporters to feel less alone
🗓️ About the Mini Series
This PAIL Mini Series runs throughout October, honoring Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with episodes released every four days.
It includes a mix of solo reflections from Nathalie and replays of some of the most powerful and loved interviews on this topic from the past three years.
Each episode aims to:
🌸 Support bereaved parents with empathy and validation
💬 Guide supporters in how to show up with compassion and awareness
🩷 Replays: October 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28
💬 Solo episodes: October 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30
🧭 Next Episode
🎧 PAIL Mini Series: 3 — Navigating the Waves of Grief & Practical Support Matters
Releasing October 14
Discover how grief changes over time and what practical, meaningful support looks like in daily life.
💡 If today’s episode touched you, please share it with someone who might need it.
🤝 Become a supporter of the show! Starting at $3/month & leave a review.
Stay Connected
- 🌐 Visit nathaliehimmelrich.com
- 💌 Subscribe to the newsletter for resources and updates
- 🎧 Never miss an episode—follow the podcast!
- 💛 Socials Instagram Facebook
Find Support Resources
- 💜 For Grievers – Resources
https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grievers-support/ - 💜 For Supporters – Supporting someone https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/
- 💜 Books – Explore books on grief and healing https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/
- 💜 Support – Offers - free and paid
https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources/
167 episodes
Manage episode 512795538 series 3364395
In this second solo episode of the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month Mini Series, we explore two central themes:
- the loneliness that follows pregnancy and infant loss, and
- how language can either heal or hurt when we try to support someone through it.
So many grieving parents describe the silence that follows their loss: friends who disappear, family members who don’t know what to say, and the painful invisibility that comes when a baby’s short life isn’t acknowledged. This episode offers both comfort and clarity — for those who are grieving and those who wish to support them.
🕊️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode
- Why pregnancy and infant loss often feels especially isolating
- How grief can become invisible — and why validation matters
- Ways to stay connected through compassionate presence
- What to say (and not to say) to a grieving parent
- How language can bridge or deepen the loneliness of grief
- Reflections for both grievers and supporters to feel less alone
🗓️ About the Mini Series
This PAIL Mini Series runs throughout October, honoring Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with episodes released every four days.
It includes a mix of solo reflections from Nathalie and replays of some of the most powerful and loved interviews on this topic from the past three years.
Each episode aims to:
🌸 Support bereaved parents with empathy and validation
💬 Guide supporters in how to show up with compassion and awareness
🩷 Replays: October 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28
💬 Solo episodes: October 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30
🧭 Next Episode
🎧 PAIL Mini Series: 3 — Navigating the Waves of Grief & Practical Support Matters
Releasing October 14
Discover how grief changes over time and what practical, meaningful support looks like in daily life.
💡 If today’s episode touched you, please share it with someone who might need it.
🤝 Become a supporter of the show! Starting at $3/month & leave a review.
Stay Connected
- 🌐 Visit nathaliehimmelrich.com
- 💌 Subscribe to the newsletter for resources and updates
- 🎧 Never miss an episode—follow the podcast!
- 💛 Socials Instagram Facebook
Find Support Resources
- 💜 For Grievers – Resources
https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grievers-support/ - 💜 For Supporters – Supporting someone https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/
- 💜 Books – Explore books on grief and healing https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/
- 💜 Support – Offers - free and paid
https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources/
167 episodes
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